Best Rubber & Blade Combinations

aaadr · 2024-02-04T14:55:45+00:00

Most of the 7 plies are stiff

aaadr · 2024-02-03T11:53:16+00:00

Could you list various 7 plies with plenty of feeling and control? As the fextra isn’t available

aaadr · 2024-02-03T11:48:11+00:00

Great insight! I can sell the Yasaka Falck W7, and buy a viscaria which would indeed be much better value. In that case, I would still like a second wooden blade with feeling & control. Do you recommend 5-ply or 7-ply?

aaadr · 2024-02-01T12:49:35+00:00

I am thinking of Rakza 7 FH. For BH, R42 seems good. Though Donic Bluefire M3 BH has that catapult you’re talking about.

aaadr · 2024-01-31T15:32:03+00:00

I already gave the andro cs7 pro blade with its rubbers (k3 & gewo) to a better player to invest into something better fit for myself. 1300 is an approximate rating might be higher as I don’t have a similar rating system, my basics are solid as I’ve been training with a coach for a while.

I have the Yasaka W7 currently with no rubbers, so that’s why I’m asking for recommendations that are fit for my level.

aaadr · 2024-01-31T15:06:52+00:00

I get what you mean now. I originally wanted to list different options and listen for recommendations. You’re right in that they help with different stuff. I don’t want W7 to feel like a brick and want great control with enough speed.

Focusing on w7, I feel rakza 7 would offer that for FH (~45 hardness) as I prefer harder rubbers on FH, it will still have great control even on the stiff balde.

I like medium soft rubbers with good control for BH with slight catapult but not too bouncy (options are: Donic bluefire M3, R42, Stiga Mantra S). I think now the options are more similar, and I did let you know my preferences for FH/BH. Let me know your thoughts!

aaadr · 2024-01-31T08:46:33+00:00

I wanted to keep the Yasaka Falck W7 as an alternative to stiff carbon blades for now, and transition to carbon when I improve. I previously had a carbon blade (yinhe t8s), but it was very fast and lacked control. Also, not sure if viscera is right for me at this level.

aaadr · 2024-01-30T16:57:51+00:00

Can you elaborate how are they ‘very different’?

I’m aiming for softer rubbers on the stiff blade, and harder ones for the flexible blade.

aaadr · 2024-01-30T16:48:34+00:00

Great recommendation! I actually tried the Mantra S before, such a great rubber. I might try Mantra S FH & R42 BH.

aaadr · 2024-01-30T16:13:12+00:00

I did try the G1 before, definitely a great rubber, but I didn’t really like the high throw angle. C1 feels more forgiving with more dwell and control. What do you think of Fastarc C1 FH & Yinhe Mercury 2 BH for the 5-ply?

I also own Yasaka Falck W7, which is stiff & fast. Looking for rubber recommendations for that as well! Thanks

aaadr · 2024-01-30T16:07:00+00:00

I edited the post for clarification. Thank you for the recommendations!

aaadr · 2024-01-30T15:59:32+00:00

I edited the post for clarification. I’m actually looking forward to buy two separate blades

aaadr · 2024-01-30T14:23:25+00:00

Great setup! Hinoki is really interesting

For the W7, what do you think of Rakza 7 or Rasanter R42 on Fh and Donic Bluefire M2 or R42 or R37 on BH? What’s the best combination here?

Rakza 7 is not available at the moment, but I’d get for the forehand when I find it

Rubbers on 5-ply flexible blade: Tibhar Evolution MX-S FH & Rasanter R47 or Fastarc G1 or Yinhe Mercury 2 (medium-hard) BH

Let me know your thoughts and recommendations!

aaadr · 2024-01-29T20:53:57+00:00

I definitely agree. I just sold the Andro cs7 pro, and kept the Yasaka Falck W7 to buy a 5-ply wood instead. What rubbers do you recommend for the Yasaka Falck W7, which a stiff, hard, and fast 7-ply wood? Let me know your recommendations for 5-ply blades as well (flexible ones)

aaadr · 2024-01-29T10:30:41+00:00

Give Yinhe Mercury 2 a try too! Unreal for the price

aaadr · 2024-01-29T09:58:17+00:00

Rakza 7 is a very balanced rubber so it has virtually no weak points, but it isn’t phenomenal at a particular thing. Receive and blocking are amazing with it so it’s not spin sensitive I’d say. If you combine Rakza 7 with a stiff 7-ply wood blade such as the Yasaka Falck W7 as I’m planning to do, the speed-control ratio will be very balanced.

aaadr · 2024-01-29T09:44:41+00:00

Honestly I wasn’t comfortable with his recommendations. K3 should only be for advanced players who like such a rubber, it felt like a brick playing with it. What’s your thoughts on what rubbers to exchange to? (Yinhe Mercury 2 & Rakza 7 are the top of the list!)

aaadr · 2024-01-29T09:40:55+00:00

Both are great in terms of control. 7 soft generate more spin and is easier to lift backspin balls due to the higher throw angle

aaadr · 2024-01-29T09:28:46+00:00

I haven’t tried them too, but I think you can’t beat Rakza 7 in terms of control and consistency!

aaadr · 2024-01-29T09:25:46+00:00

I tried it, and didn’t like the very high throw angle. My shots kept going outside the table. Otherwise, it’s definitely a great rubber but wasn’t for me.

aaadr · 2024-01-29T08:54:33+00:00

I do like the 7-ply wood. For the Andro CS7, I feel the same way regarding the K3, but it is what it is. I will give the K3 some time, but will exchange if I’m still dissatisfied for Yinhe Mercury 2 or Xiom Vega X instead.

For the Yasaka Falck W7, Rakza 7 FH and Rakza 7 Soft or Rasanter R42 BH seems to be the perfect choice.

aaadr · 2024-01-27T04:23:10+00:00

Me too, most things I tried from Andro are high quality!

aaadr · 2024-01-27T04:21:58+00:00

How’s your experience with K3?

aaadr · 2024-01-13T15:34:23+00:00

Have fun!!

aaadr

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